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Christodoulides hints that more Cyprus crossings may open

Last week it was announced that work will begin to open the Deryneia crossing point on the Green Line in eastern Cyprus, but few details have been released.

Saturday, 30 May, 2015

Government Spokesman Nikos Christodoulides has said that the opening of more crossing points along the divide is a continuous and ongoing process.

"As regards statements and discussions on the opening of further crossing points, in addition to those already announced, the Government wishes to make clear that the opening of crossing points is a continuous and ongoing process”.

He recalls that this is noted in the joint statement by the leaders of the two communities on May 28, in which it is said that the competent Technical Committee (on crossing points) will further examine the issue of opening of other proposed crossing points.

Last week it was announced that work will begin to open the Deryneia crossing point on the Green Line in eastern Cyprus, but few details have been released.

A crossing at Lefka, overlooking Morphou Bay is also slated to open.

Possible future crossings are likely to be at Paphos Gate, in the ancient walled city of Nicosia and at Athienou-Piroi road,

 near Larnaca . 

source : famagusta gazette

MESSAGE FROM THE AFRICAN STUDENTS SOCIETIES PRESIDENTS ABOUT ASGA

Message from ASA Presidents regarding the ASGA 2015

As the most anticipated awards show in Cyprus the  ASGA Awards 2015 holds today today and tensions getting to its peak with the audience waiting to be trilled the ASA EMU Presidents led by NSS EMU president Salim Hamza decided to give a final press briefing regarding the event and this where the points passed across

PRES  Salim.
Good morning  every one
i want to say a big thank you to every one who have put in all their best to make sure this event gets its deserved momentum and thanks especially to the bloggers and press bodies who have put in thier best in making sure thy relay the message to the general public

today we the ASA would want to pass across some key point regarding the ASGA AWARDS 2015

first about the timing: this time there will be no consideration of African time so every one has to be there as early as required

RED CARPET starts: 7:00PM

Registration Of Nominees will start 7:00PM to 7:30PM (nominees who are not registered will not be called on stage due to their absence so be on time)

 7:30PM to 8:00PM Special Cocktail With  Invited Guests (Nigerian ambassador, University rectors and minister of foreign  affairs of Eritrea )

due to the complaints gotten from the international office and the vice rector regarding the previously hosted ANAN awards which had a display of inappropriate behavior by some artist and comedians who decided to take of tier clothing during their performance while in presence of important and mature dignitaries the ASA has concluded that the event will be based on culture but will also touch other aspects but this time it will be more of a cultural display from all the african countries because its all about AFRICA

DRESS CODE : any cultural attire is advised

Please lets all try to be early  and on time and beat this idea of African time because it will not be entertained this time thanks every one and see you at the event

Credits to : bigbase magazine 

EMU Scholarships and Support, International Student Scholarship System...

All international undergraduate and postgraduate students registering to the Eastern Mediterranean University can apply for merit-based tuition scholarship of 25%, 50% and 100% and many students at EMU benefit from this generous scheme.

*Master students who have been granted %100 Scholarships will be asked to work as assistants in the university for 5 hours per week.

High Honor Grant

Undergraduate and associate degree students who have taken the normal course load and who have been awarded a ‘High Honor’ degree in their respective programs following the attainment of  a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 and a CGPA of 3.00 and above may be granted a ‘High Honor Scholarship’ for the following semester based on the following specifications:  

After the grade point averages (GPA) of faculty/school students at the end of a specific semester have been ranked from the highest to the lowest, students who fall

• into the first 0.5% scale, receive a 50% tuition fee discount based on the specified tuition fee for that specific semester,
• between the first 0.5 % and 1  % (1% inclusive) scale receive a 25% discount based on the specified tuition fee for that specific semester,
• between 1% and 2% (2% inclusive) scale receive a 20% tuition fee discount based on the specified tuition fee for that specific semester,
• between 2% and 3% (3% inclusive) scale receive a 15% tuition fee discount based on the specified tuition fee of that semester,
• between 3% and 4% (4% inclusive) scale receive 10% tuition fee discount based on the specified tuition fee of that semester,
• between 4% and 5% (5% inclusive)  scale receive a 5% tuition fee discount based on the specified tuition fee of that semester. 

Sports Grant

EMU offers sports grants for exceptional performance in individual or team sports. The grant covers full or partial education from the tuition fee and/or accommodation fee of EMU dormitories.

Scholarship

Studentship positions exist in various faculties and administrative departments in the university. They are open to all students. A student must have a GPA above 2.0. Vacancies for these positions are usually announced at the beginning of each semester. The monthly stipend is based on hourly rates.

Research Assistantship

Every semester each faculty allocates a number of research assistant positions to graduate students. A full-time research assistant gets exemption from tuition fees as well as a salary. Part-time research assistantships are also available.

Discounts

Siblings and couples studying at EMU receive discount on their tuition fee payments.

TRNC Government Scholarship

Successful students are also entitled to apply for scholarships through Turkish embassies abroad. Please visit the ministry of foreign affairs web site at http://www.mfa.gov.tr for the closest Turkish embassy to your area.

TRNC State Scholarship Rules TRNC State Scholarship Application Form

EMU Scholarship Application Regulations

For scholarship application regulations please visit Rules and Regulations

SOURCE: emu.edu.tr

Leaders in Cyprus hold their second meeting this morning....

Eide met on Wednesday with the negotiators of the two sides, Andreas Mavroyiannis and Ozdil Nami, who prepared today`s meeting and discussed CBMs.

      

Thursday, 28 May, 2015

President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci will hold their second meeting today in the framework of the UN-led talks for the reunification of Cyprus.

The peace talks resumed May 15th.

The meeting is scheduled for 09.30am local time at the UN Protected Area in Nicosia, in the presence of the UNSG Special Adviser on Cyprus Espen Barth Eide.

Eide met on Wednesday with the negotiators of the two sides, Andreas Mavroyiannis and Ozdil Nami, who prepared today`s meeting and discussed CBMs.

In a twitter statement yesterday on the the negotiators` meeting, Eide referred to `good progress`.

source:famagusta gazette

Erdogan hopes for 'path toward solution' in Cyprus..

Recep Tayyip Erdogan

     

Thursday, 28 May, 2015

TURKISH President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that Turkey will never abandon its rights as Cyprus’ guarantor country.

He made the comments during a live broadcast on NTV, where he answered questions on a variety of subjects including the presidential system, the June 7 elections, the Solution Process and the Cyprus issue.

Erdogan said that current relationship between Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akύncύ and President Nicos Anastasiades can be a prelude to a settlement on the island.

"We discussed partially this issue when Mr Mustafa [Akinci] visited Turkey. We wish that this will continue on the path towards a solution. We talked this throughout. If a positive outcome comes out from these negotiations, the Cyprus problem will no longer be a problem and both North and South Cyprus will take a step with an essential structure of two founding states. However, we will never be able to abandon our rights as a guarantor country.”

Responding to a question as to whether the talks had started on a positive note and whether the negotiations could progress this time, Erdogan said: "Mr Anastasiades had first rejected the 12th point in the 11th of February Joint Declaration but then took a step back. This was extremely important because the UN Secretary General was looking at the process positively at the time. He is still looking at the process within that framework”.

Replying to a question on the guarantees and that an atmosphere is being created whereby the EU could be seen as a guarantor, Erdogan said: "This is not a fair approach, and it is not possible to be accepted. How can we rely on its justice when the EU did not even keep its own promises? Besides, it does not have the right. The right of guarantor belongs to three countries here, Britain, Greece and Turkey. The EU itself did not recognize some rights of the north Cyprus on the financial issues. For example, even in the meetings we held in Switzerland, at that time Verheugen attended these meetings on behalf of the EU, the EU could not give the necessary support even at the outcome of those meetings.” 

source : famagusta gazette

Search and Rescue exercise tomorrow..

In this framework, two large full-scale multinational day and night SAR practice trainings, will be carried out in the field.

Tuesday, 26 May, 2015

The third phase “Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations” of the Multinational Civil Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Exercise “ARGONAUT 2015” will be conducted tomorrow.

It will take place within the Republic of Cyprus Search and Rescue Region (SRR), which coincides with the FIR Nicosia.

In this framework, two large full-scale multinational day and night SAR practice trainings, will be carried out in the field.

Specifically, naval and air SAR Units and personnel from the Republic of Cyprus (host nation), Greece, France, the United Kingdom and the United States of America, will take part in the SAR PHASE of the exercise “ARGONAUT 2015”, under the operational control and coordination of the Joint Rescue Coordination Center (JRCC) Larnaca.

source: famagusta gazette

Akinci looks to 'new era' in Cyprus....

Mustafa Akıncı

Wednesday, 27 May, 2015

TURKISH CYPRIOT leader Mustafa Akıncı stated there has been a "good start" in the negotiation process towards a solution of the long standing Cyprus problem.

"Good starts are important, continuation is important as well but the result of this process is much more important," he said.

The new leader, who was voted into office last month, also stressed that he believes 'with his whole heart' that it is time to move on to a new era in Cyprus.

He said that after years of deadlock, it is time for an era which will protect the legitimate rights and interests of both sides, which will make it possible for "all of us to live in equality and safety." 

source: famagusta gazette

Record traffic at Ercan Airport, 3.5 million passengers recorded...

The main clients of Ercan are Pegasus Airways, Onur Air and Turkish Airlines.

Tuesday, 26 May, 2015

The “director” of the “Civil Aviation Department” in northern Cyprus has said commercial air traffic has increased dramatically over the last decade.

Mustafa Sofi said that the number of passengers at the illegal Ercan (Tymbou) airport ten years ago was 1,5 million while in 2015 this number has reached 3,5 million.

Only Turkish operators are permitted to use the airstrip, which is not recognised by the international community.

The main clients of Ercan are Pegasus Airways, Onur Air and Turkish Airlines

source:famagusta gazette

Cyprus – Egypt complete joint Search & Rescue exercise...

Helicopters and the Training Vessel AIDA IV of the Egyptian Naval Academy which was in Cyprus for training purposes”, an official press release says.

 

Monday, 25 May, 2015

A joint Search & Rescue exercise between the Republic of Cyprus and Egypt which entailed the executing air medical evacuation from a vessel took place on Saturday afternoon off the south coast of Cyprus.

`A joint Search and Rescue (SAR) Daylight Exercise, titled “CYPEG - 01/15” was conducted on Saturday, the afternoon of the 23rd of May 2015, in the south coast of Cyprus, with the participation of the National Guard`s, Air Force Command`s, 460 SAR Sq.

Helicopters and the Training Vessel AIDA IV of the Egyptian Naval Academy which was in Cyprus for training purposes”, an official press release says.

source famagusta gazette

Cyprus' bathing waters remain of excellent quality

All the bathing sites in Cyprus, Luxembourg, and Malta had excellent water quality, the Agency said.

   

Thursday, 21 May, 2015

Cypriots enjoy clean waters in all the bathing sites along the island`s coast, according to the results of an annual bathing water quality report compiled by the European Environment Agency and the European Commission.

All the bathing sites in Cyprus, Luxembourg, and Malta had excellent water quality, the Agency said.

These countries were followed by Greece (97%), Croatia (94%) and Germany (90%), all having a high proportion of sites with excellent bathing water quality.

famagusta gazette

What you don't know about ASGA...

ENLIGHTENING AFRICANS  IN NORTH CYPRUS ABOUT ASGA: A PLATFORM FOR AFRICAN UNITY 

The African Continent is no doubt one of the World's greatest continents with its rich cultural diversity. There are 54 countries in the African continent, the demographic dividends of the continent as a whole constitutes an overwhelming fraction of World Population. While Africans are far away from home, they never seize to remind themselves regarding the importance of their traditions. taking you through the routes of travel, we arrive at the Mediterranean Island of Cyprus. In the year 2012, a group of African oriented students came together with the view of coining ASGA. The abbreviation which stands for AFRICAN STUDENTS GRAND AWARDS, was established in 2012. The main purpose was to strengthen African togetherness while Abroad, through exhibition of African culture both to Africans Abroad and non-African within the Island. The Award Night also comprises of giving out Awards to Africans that have expressed outstanding performances in various fields. ASGA is annually graced by both academic staffs,non-academic and African Students of all Schools in North Cyprus. this years marks the forth of it kind, since it establishment.

In view of this we will like to remind you of ASGA, 2015. In comparison to the past years, collective efforts are on-going. This years AFRICAN STUDENTS GRAND AWARDS is anticipated to be much more better, transparent are organized that it has ever been in the past.

"I am not African because I was born African but because Africa was born in me"

Quote by: Kwame Nkuramah

Cyprus Negotiators meet this morning....

Moreover the two negotiators will look into certain proposals with regard to Confidence Building Measures (CBMs), which will be submitted to the leaders for a decision.                                                               Wednesday, 20 May, 2015 The negotiators of the two sides in Cyprus, Greek Cypriot Andreas Mavroyiannis and Turkish Cypriot Ozdil Nami, are scheduled to meet this morning. During the meeting which starts at 1000 local time, the negotiators are expected to draft an outline of the state of play for the two leaders, namely Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci, with a view to embark on substantive negotiations. Moreover the two negotiators will look into certain proposals with regard to Confidence Building Measures (CBMs), which will be submitted to the leaders for a decision' source: famagusta gazette

Mini heat wave hits Cyprus, Nicosia sizzles at 38oC

Tonight will be mild, with temperatures in Nicosia dropping to 20oC and 22oC on the west and eastern coasts.

Tuesday, 19 May, 2015

A mini heat wave is expected to begin sweeping over Cyprus today with temperatures touching 38oC inland.

In Nicosia, residents are braced for the most extreme heat with top temperatures in the high thirties, with coastal areas touching 33oC and the mountain districts expected to reach 29oC.

Tonight will be mild, with temperatures in Nicosia dropping to 20oC and 22oC on the west and eastern coasts.

The sunny conditions are expected to continue until the end of the week, but there is a chance of thunderstorms and showers inland on Friday.

source : famagusta gazette

Akinci to meet Ban Ki-moon in New York...

According to the statement, Akinci thanked the UN Secretary General for the congratulatory messages he sent and noted that a window of opportunity has emerged.

   

Tuesday, 19 May, 2015

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has invited the Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci to New York for a face-to-face meeting.

According to a statement issued by Akinci’s office, Ban telephoned Akinci and informed him of his desire to meet with him in New York.

However, the date of the Ban - Akinci meeting has not yet been decided.

During the telephone conversation, Ban, within the framework of information obtained by the UN Special Adviser to Cyprus Espen Barth Eide, expressed his pleasure at the resumption of the Cyprus talks and reiterated his support to efforts aimed at ending the division of the island.

Expressing delight at the Confidence Building Measures that were agreed upon by the two leaders, Ban called on the two leaders to take advantage of this unique opportunity to build a future for the island and its people.

"If this opportunity is used well you can show the world that political will, vision and leadership can solve everything”, said Mr Ki-moon. He also reiterated his strong support to the process that has begun.

According to the statement, Akinci thanked the UN Secretary General for the congratulatory messages he sent and noted that a window of opportunity has emerged.

Akinci noted that with the assistance of the General Secretary and the Good Offices Mission in Cyprus a result oriented process was foreseen and added that in order to be successful a disciplined work procedure needed to be adopted.

Akinci expressed the hope that with determination and political will, within a framework of a concrete road map, the necessary progress will be made in the coming months

source : famagusta gazette

Perfect place to cool off from the heatwave...

Fig Tree Bay

                       

Tuesday, 19 May, 2015

As Cyprus is in the grip of a heatwave, now is the time to discover one of the island's best beaches.

Famed for its vibrant crystalline water and pristine golden sand - Fig Tree Bay was recently included on a list of the most stunning beaches in Europe.

Beating off competition From Italy and Spain, the astoundingly pretty beach at Fig Tree Bay in Protaras, was placed at sixth on a list of beautiful beaches across the continent.



The best in Europe title went to Rabbit Beach, in Lampedusa, an island south of Italy, while Playa de Ses Illetes, on the Spanish Balearic Island of Formentera, came second.

The best beach in the world was Baia do Sancho in the Fernando de Noronha island chain in Brazil. Second was Grace Bay in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Rabbit Beach, Lampedusa, was third

source: famagusta gazette

Pancyprian exams begin this morning

The number of students who took the pancyprian exams in 2013 was even higher and stood at 9,274.

Monday, 18 May, 2015

A total of 8,619 students across the island begin their final exams on this morning with Modern Greek, a compulsory subject for all seeking to graduate and gain access to all higher education institutions.

Compared with 2014 a slight decrease is recorded to the number of students as last year`s the total reached 8,791.

The number of students who took the pancyprian exams in 2013 was even higher and stood at 9,274.

source: 

CYPRUS - FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE•

How Good is Sex for Your Health...

According to scientific researches, sex can help burn calories, reduce stress, reduce depression, relieve pain, reduce the risk of cancer and heart attack, reduce your risk of dying and even reduce the frequency of hot flashes in menopausal women.

Sex has really a beneficial impact on health overall, however the question that usually arises is: how can a man or a woman organize his or her sex life to derive maximum benefit? Is a series of one night stands as beneficial as a long-term partnership? What about small masturbation sessions, could they be as beneficial and safe as the conventional way of having sex?

According to  Stuart Broody, a psychologist at the University of the West of Scotland, has dedicated his career to the study of such questions, and in his 2010 report entitled “The Relative Health Benefits of Different Sexual Activities” concluded that vaginal intercourse is the form of sexual relationship that provides the best physiological results.

He supports this conclusion with data from a survey from 2009, involving nearly 3,000 people who reported that having vaginal intercourse provides a higher level of sexual satisfaction, health and well-being.

Despite the conclusion of this study, the benefits of other forms of sexual activity cannot be overlooked. A 1988 study found that genital self-stimulation increases tolerance to pain and produces an analgesic effect in women. Another study done in 2003 also found a link between masturbation and reduced risk of prostate cancer that the researchers associated to frequent of ejaculation. But a subsequent study failed to demonstrate the relationship between the two, and which surely grieved many men, eventually concluded that the risk of prostate cancer is not related to the number of times that a person masturbates.

Some studies also suggest a link between sex and breast cancer: one of them is a reduced risk of breast cancer in women who have had multiple sexual partners, but another found that women who have had children with many men do not have, unlike the one mentioned above, a lower risk of contracting the disease.

SOURCE: http://bizzfortune.com/

7 Dangerous Foods That Kills 5ex Drive In Men, #4 Is Particularly Important

It is not new that sex has caused serious problems in relationship and marriages. Some men do disappoint in bed, without them knowing what’s causing it. In light of this, i have decided to bring you this 7 foods that kill sex drive in men. If you know and avoid eating them, you will have a great love life. 

1 ) Diet Soda

Staying fit and trim is usually good for your sex drive, but eating and drinking products with artificial sweeteners can be a total buzz kill. Such sweeteners,especially aspartame, directly affect your serotonin levels, a vital hormone in getting to your “happy place.”

2) Chocolate

Chocolate is seen as some sort of aphrodisiac, because it stimulates feelings of euphoria and love. However, it could be seriously harming your sex life because it suppress testosterone levels.

3) Corn Flakes

It is believed that sweet or spicy foods inflamed the passions, and sought to depress the libido with a bland, sugarless cereal that no one could find arousing. Likely, it is the carbohydrates and grains in this cereal that deflate ones’ desires, not existential ennui.

4) Coffee

Coffee contains caffeine and it is a way to increase your stamina during sex. If you’re someone who gets jittery from coffee, then this isn’t good for you.  It can increase your anxiety, which lowers your sex drive, a frequent complaint of people with caffeine sensitivity.

5) Mint

We usually use mint to cure our bad breath. What you don’t is that, it is proven that menthol lowers testosterone and mint contains menthol, which in turn lowers depletes sex drive. I guess we have to fgure out something else to use for the bad breath, instead of mint.

6) Microwaveable Popcorn

Chemicals like perfluorooctanoic acid found in the bag’s lining can kill men’s sex drive and over the long term even cause prostate problems. This may be a bad news for all movie goers and lovers, I believe great sex is equally or more important than enjoying movies with popcorns.

7) Cheese

Cheese contains synthetic hormones, which isn’t good for the body and can seriously mess up with your body’s natural production of hormones, including estrogen and testosterone. It’s a tough one, considering  it is a great way to start a party and all. Well, now we know the truth and it should set us free

SOURCE

FINAL NOMINEES FOR ASGA 2015...

#ASGA 2015 final nomination list for EMU. Nominees are expected to forward their photos to nss.emu@gmail.com before Wednesday. 

Film/ Music Director

1. Jubril Arogundade 

2. Revd Josh

Power couple

1. Abbas & Faith

2. Brenelon & Chloe

3. Farus & Bela

4. Nero & Bela 

5. Mukkies & Ruqy

Most Fahionable

1. Emeka Aseme 

2. Nero Ekerete 

3. Ola Baba

4. Remember Samu

5. Tanaka Musake

Presenter of the year

1. Ridwan (couch tv) 

2. Diamond Ajali (ilite tv)

3. Opurum chinaecherem (Dachizzy) 

4. Jerry Uduimoh (Mc Jerry) 

5. Simon Onyedikachi (SOS)

Music Video

1. Elbee (street anthem)

2. Kelvin Tita (cash out)

3. Soke

4. T. Bone

Best new act

1. Elbee

2. Jay Dey

3. Jay Blinks

World Leaders Award

1. Philip Oshioks 

2. TEDX EMU

3. Samuel Omale

DJ of the year

1. DJ Ather

2. DJ Micco

3. DJ Sam

4. DJ Skylighter 

5. DJ Zuzex

Most Social

1. Elbee

2. Kingsley Udoigwe

3. Legit

4. Burshel Franklin 

5. Munashe Cinenzi (Zimbabwe)

Pride and Sprit

1. Charmine Ndloru (Zimbabwe)

2. Tamara (Zimbabwe)

3. Kelvin Tita 

4. Okoya Segun

5. Obinna Ofoegbu

Innovative/creative award

1. Big Base

2. Josh

3. Jubril Arogundade

4. Mute Gang

Quiet influential/unsung Hero

1. Oluwatosin Othman 

2. Charmine Ndoroiu

3. Ibrahim Manzo

4. Opurum Chinaecherem 

5. Burshel Franklin

Fresher of the year

1. Emanuel Umezugbe

2. Adiola

3. Dennie (Zimbabwe)

4. Esther Sumber (Zimbabwe)

5. Stephen Osondu Ogu

Art Award (photography & Video)

1. Josh

Mr. EMU

1. Emanuel Chinedu 

2. Kenneth Onyejekwe 

3. Musa Makwaz

4. Opukiri Perewari

5. Stephen Osondu Ogu

Best athlete (male)

1. Faral (Zimbabwe)

2. Laurence Ogbe 

3. Mohamed NOur Aldein (Libyan Goal keeper)

4. Kim

5. Senior Godwin

Best Athlete (female) 

1. Blessing Aidelemon 

2. Ezinne Ogwuegbu (Biggy) 

3. Sarah Malanga

4. Ene Linus

Best Dance Group

1. Blaze on

2. D' Glamz

3.MOD

Song of the year

1. Elbee (street anthem) 

2. G. Soul (37, pelebe)

3. Jay Dee ( Bamijo)

4. Kelvin Tita (cash out)

5. Soke

Entertainment Group Of The Year

1. Anti normal 

2. Brain Box

3. Blaze

4. D, glamz

5. Ofhand

Business Entrepreneur Award

1. Elbee

2. Maureen 

3. Praise Adeola

4. Ofhand 

Young Enterpreneurship award

1. Elbee

2. Josh B.

3. Praise Adeola

Comedian of the year 

1. Boffy 

2. Collens

3.N I Emeka 

4. SOS 

5.k-stanz

Afrian restaurant 

1.fanatic

2. Fushion 

3. Roof

4. Sabanci African restaurant

Blog of the year

1. Big base

2. Naija kibris

3. Praise Mama

4. Replay tunes

5. Scanty gela

Online tv 

1. Brain box

2. Couch TV

3. Ofhand

ASGA nomination and voting committee